Ernest Lewis' 1939 Studebaker Champion Streetrod Build
A power train that shines, built on a Corvette 350 four-bolt main, with a Blower Drive Service 871 supercharger, this Stude is overpowered to say the least. The chassis was modified (to lower the engine and thus the center of gravity), stripped, s...
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Blue Lake is a Great Family Destination for Quality Outdoors Time
Blue Lake offers boat access and many roads are in suitable condition. However, I would recommend avoiding the trip if it is muddy. I have not so fond childhood memories of being stuck here on a fishing trip with my father. A local flock of seagul...
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Ruth Copeland Photography Collection Preview - Hot Air Balloon Shapes
ALL Photos in this article were taken by SECO News Contributor Ruth Copeland.
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Airport Fun Day 2006
The airport advisory board, volunteers, and local La Junta airplane owners who helped plan and coordinate the Airport Fun Day event in 2006. The event was held in 2006 and again in 2007. It proved popular and had high attendance. A Piper Cherokee ...
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Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival 2010
The 2010 Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival The 2010 Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival was hosted at the Rocky Ford Highschool Football Field, as it had been for many years priviously. It was a cold November morning, which is good for ballooning. Per...
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Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival 2008
Old Glory, Red and Gold, and even an old-school Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival jacket all in one sunrise lit pose. Growing up on a country road in Rocky Ford means seeing hot air balloons land in the farmers fields once a year. We sure miss the ...
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Abandoned Structure Fire Training Exercise
An abondoned rural structure fire was utilized as a training exercise for fire fighters and newspaper reporters alike. Susan Pieper catches a shot of the fire fighters attacking the blaze. The Fire Fighters coordinate their efforts and keep their ...
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Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival 2018
Read the upcoming series of South East Colorado Adventure! Great repeat sponsors, like the Rocky Ford Food Market, make the Arkansas Valley Balloon Festival a longstanding tradition. You can expect to see lots of pride in ownership from the balloo...
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